Hundred-year-old temple burned down

(Baonghean.vn) - Fire broke out inside the temple, then burned fiercely, burning down the entire lower temple of Doc Loi Son in Nam Giang commune (Nam Dan).

On the afternoon of September 12, Mr. Tran Manh Hong - Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Giang Commune (Nam Dan) said that a fire broke out at around 2:30 p.m. on September 12, burning down almost the entire lower temple of Doc Loi Son Temple.

Due to dry weather, strong winds, and flammable materials, it was very difficult to put out the fire. Photo: Nam Phuc

According to Mr. Hong, when people living near the temple discovered the fire coming from the temple, they reported it to the local authorities. Immediately after that, the local authorities called the Fire Police force.

When the fire police force arrived, the fire had already broken out. Dozens of soldiers and three fire trucks sprayed water to put out the fire, but due to the dry weather and strong winds, the fire grew stronger and stronger. About 30 minutes later, the fire was completely extinguished.

Broken tiles were scattered everywhere, and the temple pillars were burned black. Photo: Nam Phuc

At the scene, most of the underground electrical system was burned down to the frame, the temple pillars were charred black, and broken tiles were scattered everywhere. Fortunately, the fire did not cause any human casualties.

By late afternoon, police were organizing a crime scene investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

The entire lower shrine of Doc Loi Son Temple was burned down by fire. Photo: Nam Phuc

It is known that Doc Loi Son Temple (also known as Mieu Temple)It is hundreds of years old and was repaired and restored in 2014. The temple worships a general of the Ly dynasty who fought against the Song, Champa, and Ai Lao invaders. The temple was built by the people to worship him while he was still alive.

Nam Phuc